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1. An image processing system comprising: a processor configured to act as: a reception unit that receives an image forming instruction from a user; a retaining unit that retains the image forming instruction in association with the user; an acceptance unit that accepts an execution instruction from the user; an authentication unit that performs authentication of the user; and an image forming unit that executes the image forming instruction retained by the retaining unit in association with the authenticated user when a predetermined holding time elapses, the holding time being counted from a time point at which the authentication completes the authentication, the image forming unit executing the image forming instruction without accepting the execution instruction by the acceptance unit in a case where the authentication unit completes the authentication and cancellation of execution by the user is not present within the holding time.
An image processing system allows users to submit print jobs which are held until the user authenticates at the printer. The system includes a processor that receives and stores print jobs associated with specific users. When a user approaches the printer, they are authenticated. Once authenticated, a timer starts. If the user does not cancel the print job within a specified holding time, the system automatically executes the print job without requiring explicit confirmation.
2. The image processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the cancellation of execution by the user is at least one of an instruction from a mobile terminal of the user, a predetermined gesture of the user, and a predetermined utterance of the user.
In the image processing system where print jobs are automatically executed after user authentication unless canceled within a holding time, the cancellation of the print job can be triggered by various methods. These methods include sending a cancellation instruction from the user's mobile phone, performing a specific gesture recognized by the system, or speaking a specific phrase that the system recognizes as a cancellation command. The system monitors for these cancellation signals during the holding time after authentication.
3. The image processing system according to claim 1 , further comprising the processor configured to act as a notification unit that notifies the user of the holding time.
The image processing system that automatically executes print jobs after user authentication unless canceled within a holding time, also includes a notification system. This notification system alerts the user to the existence and duration of the holding time after they authenticate. The system informs the user that their print job will automatically begin printing unless they cancel it within the specified time window.
4. The image processing system according to claim 3 , wherein the processor acting as the notification unit notifies for which user the holding time is given in a case where the retaining unit retains image forming instructions of a plurality of users.
Within the image processing system where print jobs are automatically executed after authentication unless cancelled within a holding time, and the user is notified of the holding time, the notification system is enhanced to handle multiple users. When several users have pending print jobs, the notification system clearly indicates to which user the holding time notification pertains. This ensures that each user knows the status of their own print jobs and can cancel them if desired before automatic printing occurs.
5. The image processing system according to claim 1 , further comprising the processor configured to act as a second acceptance unit that remotely accepts the cancellation of execution by the user.
The image processing system where print jobs are automatically executed after authentication unless cancelled within a holding time, includes a remote cancellation feature. Users can remotely cancel their print jobs after authenticating, even if they are not physically present at the printer. This remote cancellation can be done through a mobile app or web interface, providing flexibility in managing print jobs after initial authentication.
6. An image processing method comprising: receiving, with a processor, an image forming instruction from a user; retaining, by the processor, the image forming instruction in association with the user; accepting, by the processor, an execution instruction from the user; authenticating, by the processor, the user; and automatically executing, by the processor, the image forming instruction retained in association with the authenticated user when a predetermined holding time elapses, the holding time being counted from a time point at which the authentication completes the authentication, and without accepting the execution instruction in a case where the authenticating is completed and cancellation of execution by the user is not present within the holding time.
An image processing method involves receiving a print job from a user and storing it in association with their identity. The user is then authenticated at the printer. After successful authentication, a timer starts. The print job is automatically printed after a predetermined holding time has elapsed, without requiring explicit user confirmation. However, if the user cancels the print job within the holding time, the printing is aborted. The holding time starts counting from the moment the authentication is completed.
7. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program that causes a computer to execute: receiving, with a processor, an image forming instruction from a user; retaining, by the processor, the image forming instruction in association with the user; accepting an execution instruction from the user; authenticating, by the processor, the user; and executing, by the processor, the image forming instruction retained in association with the authenticated user automatically when a predetermined holding time elapses, the holding time being counted from a time point at which the authentication completes the authentication, and without accepting the execution instruction in a case where the authenticating is completed and cancellation of execution by the user is not present within the holding time.
A non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions to perform image processing. These instructions, when executed, cause the system to receive and store print jobs associated with specific users. The system authenticates users, and after successful authentication, initiates a timer. Print jobs are automatically executed after a predetermined holding time, starting from authentication completion, unless the user cancels the job within that time. No explicit confirmation is needed to initiate printing once the timer expires.
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November 7, 2017
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